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Thistlecap Mushrooms with a Vintage Twist by Jo Rice

Hi everyone, Jo here again. Thanks for popping in today where I am going to create a vintage design using the Scorched Timber Distress Oxide ink pad. This blends beautifully to give either a darker brown tone or a very light brown/grey tone. I am going to mask off part of the card, to give a unique corner design, with

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I Love Shoe, a Picture tutorial by Karen Campbell

Step by Step by Karen Campbell Hi Lavinians 🧚‍♀️ Hope you enjoy today’s tutorial named “I Love Shoe”  Let’s get stuck in! 1. Cut a piece of hot press watercolour paper to 6″ x 8″. It will be trimmed later. Spritz with water. Spray with Lavinia Acrylic Spray in Sun Yellow, Chartreuse and Teal, concentrating lighter colour in centre of

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Scout Amongst the Bulrushes by Jo Rice

Hi everyone, Jo here again, thanks for joining me. Today I am going to be using the new Distress Oxide ink, Scorched Timber, which is such a beautiful charcoal brown. I will be blending it with Mustard Seed to create a beautiful backdrop for our fabulous little fairy, Scout.  There are so many other stamps from Lavinia, that would look

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Creating a distressed background with Elements in 2 minutes!

Join Amanda in this captivating quick craft as she demonstrates the art of creating distressed backgrounds in mere minutes! Join her as she expertly navigates through various techniques, utilizing elements to produce captivating and unique effects with every stroke of ink. From subtle nuances to striking outcomes, Amanda’s insights promise to inspire and elevate your creative endeavours. Don’t miss out

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Cute Little Friends by Katarina Eliasson

Today’s Step-by-Step tutorial comes from Guest design team member, Katarina Eliasson, and it features the magnificent and finely detailed Erwin.This fine feathered fellow is the largest owl in our Forest Fantasy collection. Don’t you think he looks a bit confused that the cute little mice, which he would normally see as being a tasty snack, just seem to want to

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Unlocking the Power of Tetradic Colours: Exploring Elements, Distress Oxides and PanPastels

Mandy’s Makes: Join Amanda in this captivating tutorial as she dives deep into the world of Tetradic colours, demonstrating innovative techniques with Elements, Distress Oxides and PanPastels to elevate your card-making projects. Discover how to harness the vibrancy and harmony of Tetradic colour schemes, as Amanda showcases three distinct card styles tailored to each medium. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter

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Small Cap Mushroom Day by Jo Rice

Hi everyone, hope today finds you well. Jo here again.  Thanks for popping in today where I am going to create a wonderful design using the new Snail Cap Mushrooms. These really are, ahem, fun guys! Get it? (fungi). Sorry, I just couldn’t resist.  I will use our Lavinia low tack masking tape to create a white border and then

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